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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Scriptural defense does Augustine use for encouraging critics to consider the validity of "On Christian Doctrine"?
(a) Augustine argues, in his blending of Greek and Christian thoughts, that Scripture contains many examples of God using pagans to exhibit his will.
(b) Augustine argues that Scripture does not negate any teaching extrapolated from Scripture.
(c) Augustine argues that Scripture contains many examples of people teaching others.
(d) Augustine argues that Scripture is the foundation of his writing, so his effort is divinely inspired.

2. What does Augustine recommend as methods for handling the topic in Book Three?
(a) Seclusion from secular temptations to allow for the maturation of the "inner eye" as methods of handling the problem of book two.
(b) Strict adherence to the dietary laws of Israel and understanding of prophecy as methods of handling the problem of book two.
(c) Theological virtue and great learning as methods of handling the problem of Book Two.
(d) Exclusive study of Scripture and submission to the proper guidance from church officials as methods of handling the problem of book two.

3. What hazard does Augustine state must one keep in check as they learn of the fields pertaining to Scripture?
(a) The accuracy of translations against original manuscripts.
(b) The consistency of what are considered to be signs against traditional interpretations.
(c) The pride develops with great learning.
(d) Eschatology against Scriptural language to prevent heresy.

4. In taking the challenge that Augustine presents in Book Three, how should the Christian student differentiate himself from the pagan?
(a) Christians must be careful not to use signs to elevate oneself as pagans do.
(b) Christians must be careful not to confuse signs and things as many pagans do.
(c) Christians must be careful not to worship things as signs as pagans do.
(d) Christians must be careful not to convert personal motivations into causes of worship as pagans do.

5. From what type of education does Augustine develop his curriculum of Scriptural learning?
(a) An ecclesiastical education.
(b) A classical education.
(c) A Nazarene education.
(d) A Hasidic education.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Book Three, what is the cause of Christians who are not diligent in separating themselves from pagans?

2. Upon what does Augustine focus most of his efforts in the Preface of "On Christian Doctrine"?

3. What tool should pastors or speakers use occasionally to communicate the principles of Scripture to ordinary persons, as stated in Book Four?

4. What are some of the practices of these categories in which humans must not participate?

5. According to Augustine, what are competing influences on an individual's thinking?

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